Real Madrid midfielder was all but at Benfica: they visited Luz | OneFootball

Benfica came very close to securing the signing of Thiago Pitarch, a youngster now regarded as one of Real Madrid’s brightest prospects. In 2023, while he was still playing for Leganés, the 18-year-old midfielder was on the verge of moving to Luz.

The process progressed significantly, to the point that the youngster and his family got a close look at the Eagles’ setup: “Thiago and his family even visited the facilities at Luz,” the same source added, showing that the deal was truly well advanced.

Even so, Real Madrid’s entry into the race ended up changing everything: “When Real Madrid make a serious move for Thiago, any kind of doubt disappears”, Tavero explained, stressing that the player’s desire to represent Los Blancos ultimately proved decisive in the final outcome.

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